Postgraduate

In Portsmouth

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Portsmouth

  • Duration

    15 Months

To develop students knowledge and understanding of finance, and to acquire related skills, either as a preparation for a career in finance or for further study. Suitable for graduates who are aiming for careers in investment analysis, stock broking, securities trading, fund management, banking and investment banking in financial institutions in London, Europe and overseas. The course is also suitable for students who are aiming for careers in corporate financial management in large non-financial companies.

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Location

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Portsmouth (Hampshire)
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Portsmouth Business School, Richmond Building, Portland Street, PO1 3DE

Start date

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About this course

A 2:1 honours degree in business, accounting or economics, or equivalent professional qualification that includes quantitative material together with relevant work experience. Overseas students require IELTS Band 6.5.

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Course programme

MSc Finance

Mode of study:
Full time

Dissertation and Graduation: Dissertations are submitted in the Autumn term following completion of the taught part of the course with graduation of successful students taking place July thereafter.

The MSc Financial Decision Analysis is practically orientated and based on financial, computational and modelling studies related to financial decision making and analysis, including investment, risk management, budgeting, finance, financial analysis, planning and forecasting, and research methods. In the second semester a number of optional units are offered, which are particularly relevant for different career paths. Students wishing to move into similar careers to those studying the MSc Finance are likely to study the finance options. Those students wishing to move into accountancy or general management are more likely to study options such as strategic management accountancy and resource allocation or information strategy.

There are eight taught units which cover theory, empirical research and applications in the three key areas of corporate finance: financial markets and institutions, investments, and corporate finance.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods for both finance degrees include lectures, seminars, computer-based workshops and case studies. Student participation is encouraged and classes are challenging, but informal and friendly, promoting discussion and debate. The course tutors are available to support your studies and you will also have a personal tutor to provide help and guidance for any problems that you might have. Assessment on most units is through a mix of coursework and examination.

You will also be required to prepare a 15,000-word research dissertation on a subject of your own choice. A supervisor will be appointed to support your study.

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